Cost of living in Mazatlán, Mexico vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 183 (£6) | £10 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 100 (£3.43) | £5.65 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (£1.65) | £4.17 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (£0.68) | £0.73 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (£1.23) | £2.75 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (£0.59) | £1.92 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (£2.22) | £5.41 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (£1.34) | £1.89 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (£0.72) | £0.81 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (£0.84) | £2.16 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (£0.94) | £1.92 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 14 (£0.49) | £0.74 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,843 (£511) | £1,367 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 6,999 (£241) | £832 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (£42) | £164 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,735 (£301) | £1,029 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,635 (£160) | £915 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 770 (£27) | £156 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 351 (£12) | £19 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,035 (£277) | £340 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,699 (£58) | £71 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (£3.03) | £5.36 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 54 (£1.86) | £10 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (£29) | £49 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 552 (£19) | £32 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,345 (£46) | £54 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,227 (£42) | £55 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 255,638 (£8,798) | £22,837 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (£0.69) | £1.23 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (£15) | £59 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 283 (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (£3.61) | £2.90 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 137 (£4.70) | £9 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 517 (£18) | £75 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 58 (£1.99) | £2.74 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (£1.50) | £1.35 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (£1.22) | £2.57 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (£0.79) | £1.80 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (£0.67) | £1.49 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (£3.01) | £11 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 298 (£10) | £23 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (£3.74) | £22 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 675 (£23) | £100 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 605 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (£3.78) | £8 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (£1.86) | £2.65 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 36 (£1.24) | £3.79 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,191 (£351) | £295 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 490 (£17) | £35 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (£1.75) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mazatlán (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,856 (Mex$ 53,932) in Mazatlán.
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